Membersuite

JUNE 6, 2023

You’re thinking, “That percentage has got to be better at our association.” I hope it is too, especially if you’re introducing enterprise-level technology, like an association management system (AMS). Learn about the psychology of change and change management strategies. What if the new software is too hard to learn?

Technology 78

Technology Strategy Project Team 78

NXUnite

MARCH 19, 2024

When you think about your nonprofit’s funding, the first thing that comes to mind is probably fundraising. Your team likely plans and launches multiple fundraisers throughout each year to bring in enough revenue to fund the various initiatives associated with furthering your mission. Let’s get started!

Tips 130

Tips Handbook Revenue Guidelines 130

AvidXchange: Association Management

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Community association managers have many responsibilities. These duties are made more difficult when working in an environment with outdated tools and inefficient processes. To better support employees, many community association management companies are turning to digital tools.

Association Management 264

Association Management Industry Cost Recruiting 264

Reid All About it

JUNE 23, 2023

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… “It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.” ―F. They describe how technology can help your association do this by strengthening your organization’s culture.

Metro 195

Metro Strategy Technology Marketing 195

Reid All About it

APRIL 16, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. WBT speculates about the invisible forces affecting your members , causing irregular or new behavior, and disturbing the regular attraction between them and your association. Jeff suggests learning formats you might want to consider.

Revenue 363

Revenue Strategy Team Content 363

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2022

Successful associations prioritize improving the member experience. The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that 90% of association professionals seek to enhance engagement opportunities for their members. How to improve member engagement scoring at your association.

Member Engagement 129

Member Engagement Member Experience LMS Software 129

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If you know an association professional or board member who needs a wake-up call, this MemberSuite post should do the trick. They urge associations to stop living in limbo and start planning virtual events for 2021. Association evolution.

Revenue 370

Revenue North Carolina Industry Technology 370

NXUnite

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These mission-driven companies place purpose at the heart of their business strategies. To illustrate just what these businesses are doing and why they matter, we’ll shed some light on mission-driven startups that focus on supporting nonprofits and associations.

Software 130

Software Discount Tools Resources 130

Reid All About it

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Board strategy. Jeff De Cagna has come up with ten purposeful provocations that every board member and association professional should commit to heart. Not for the sake of breaking a rule, but to find your way to a better outcome.

Revenue 322

Revenue Las Vegas Marketing Leadership 322

Freestone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Introduction Do you want to reach more learners with your continuing education program? If your organization hopes to reach more learners or successfully promote an upcoming event, it might be time to create a marketing plan. Want to learn more about marketing plans? What is a marketing plan? Time-based.

Marketing 80

Marketing LMS Social Media Course 80

.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

What is your board’s financial IQ? That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. Younger members in particular may need coaching.

Committee 167

Committee Review Guidelines Report 167

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. The survey explores how association executives are managing member engagement and retention, achieving operational goals, crafting digital transformation strategies and coping with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Get on board!

Revenue 195

Revenue Committee Strategy Technology 195

WBT Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The future looks bright for association e-learning. The growing lifelong learning market provides plenty of opportunity. However, one missing element is clouding the picture for associations. One weakness is holding associations back from reaching their market potential and becoming lifelong learning powerhouses.

Mooc 192

Mooc LMS Sample Survey 192

MemberClicks

AUGUST 15, 2022

Learning management software was developed, as the name would suggest, to help organizations manage e-learning programs. They exist to administer, document, track, report, automate, and deliver online education…. Professional development and career progressions is one of the main reasons people join associations.

Learning Management System 95

Learning Management System System LMS eBook 95

Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Sponsorship strategy. Bruce Rosenthal and Jeffrey Schottland advise associations to offer exclusive content and lead generation opportunities to sponsors. Try focusing on your wants instead. Return to virtual. Integration woes.

Content 195

Content LMS District of Columbia Tips 195

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. To help associations increase sponsorship revenue, the Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking are conducting a survey of association sponsors to find out: Why companies sponsor associations. Learning design.

Revenue 195

Revenue Survey Leadership Education 195

Reid All About it

AUGUST 27, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. If virtual or in-person conferences are part of your organization’s strategy—whether you’re a non- or for-profit, large or small organization—please participate in the Tagoras 2021 Virtual Conferences survey.

Tampa 200

Tampa Revenue Education Content 200

World Class Boards

APRIL 3, 2018

Perhaps the greatest strategic challenge most association/nonprofit organizational leaders face is translating strategy from the boardroom to the receptionist’s desk (or to the committee chair’s agenda). That is, extending strategy mind share throughout the organization, not just among those at the top of organizational chart.

Strategy 100

Strategy Committee Leadership Class 100

Associations Now

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association started licensing some of its learning content a few years ago. Doing so created a new source of nondues revenue for the association. Offering professional education to members and wider audiences is one of the chief reasons why associations exist.

Revenue 73

Revenue Strategy Certificate Course 73

World Class Boards

APRIL 3, 2018

Perhaps the greatest strategic challenge most association/nonprofit organizational leaders face is translating strategy from the boardroom to the receptionist’s desk (or to the committee chair’s agenda). That is, extending strategy mind share throughout the organization, not just among those at the top of organizational chart.

Strategy 100

Strategy Committee Leadership Tools 100

Associations Now

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“For example, if hiring managers can rapidly sign off on dozens of new hires with just a few clicks, your approval process instantly drops from several weeks to mere hours,” writes Craig Peasley, the director for marketing at Adobe Document Cloud, in an article for Digital Commerce 360. Tools and Strategies. Why It Matters.

Strategy 60

Strategy Process Recruiting Recruitment 60

Aaron Wolowiec

APRIL 1, 2013

It’s no surprise to discover that most associations are guided by a strategic plan carefully crafted by key leaders and stakeholders. This plan often does not drill down, however, into the specifics of education strategy (and the chances it extends to digital learning are equally shaky). Webinar Poll Questions. Competition.

Education 100

Education Strategy Content Resources 100

Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

So, you’ve decided to invest in growing your association’s learning business to provide more value to members and bring in non-dues revenue. However, it’s important that you understand the parameters of their services, whether they’d be a valuable addition to your team, and how to find the ideal partner for you.

LMS 172

LMS Course Price Team 172

Associations Now

AUGUST 25, 2019

Without engagement from all stakeholders, your grand plan for a new strategy is likely to fizzle. Making strategy discussions inclusive can help. “It One possible path, suggests strategy consultant Dave Algoso, is to think of strategy less as a specific goal and more of a process. It just sat on a shelf.”

Strategy 75

Strategy How To Newsletter Team 75

Reid All About it

JANUARY 11, 2019

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community… It’s time for Marketing General Incorporated’s (MGI) 11 th annual Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. WBT Systems shares five trends and opportunities they see for association e-learning in 2019. Trade Journal Cooperative ).

DC 275

DC Washington Learning Management System LMS 275

EventMobi: Association Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A membership directory is the #1 way to accomplish what your association does best: keep your members connected to one another and you. A member directory, or member list, is a list of all members of your organization. With an association directory, your members can easily find and connect with others.

Directory 147

Directory Organization How To Kansas City 147

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers. Declining membership numbers are a symptom of a disconnect between what your people need and what you deliver. What has changed over time?

Marketing 88

Marketing Team Social Media Communications 88

Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

Does your association have a data governance policy? In our data-driven world, governance is crucial in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and security of your organization’s data. But according to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , only 39% of association professionals have one!

Committee 117

Committee Review Survey Software 117

Blue Sky eLearn

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Although your association might not be meeting in person right now, plenty of organizations are moving their meetings and events online and engaging members in the digital realm. At Fonteva, we know a thing or two about how to keep your association members connected and engaged during this time of physical separation.

Organization 232

Organization Software Newsletter Tips 232

Reid All About it

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The weekly list of free educational events and resources for the association community…. Future of the association workplace. Your association survived the pandemic without an LMS, you’re returning to in-person meetings, and the budget isn’t looking so good. See you back here on Friday, October 15. Women in technology.

LMS 195

LMS Conference Technology Content 195

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Is your association struggling to hit its goal for event attendance numbers? If so, your organization might be missing out on your event’s ROI, making it a challenge to justify your overall events budget. We’re here to help you learn how to boost registration at your next association event.

How To 114

How To Discount Member Engagement Social Media 114

Reid All About it

JULY 21, 2017

Your weekly list of free webinars and events for the association community… Yesterday I went on an ebook buying rampage thanks to BookBub. LMS provider WBT Systems writes about instructional design innovations that associations could borrow from “ModPo” and a few other award-winning MOOCs. Well, that’s what happens to me.

Las Vegas 231

Las Vegas DC Mooc Nevada 231

Nimble AMS

JULY 27, 2021

Launching a new association management software (AMS) system is an exciting time for your organization. A new AMS system offers the opportunity for your association to operate more efficiently, drive more revenue, and deliver a better member experience. What should you do after your AMS launch? Download now.

System 148

System Association Management Project Tips 148

WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. This is where associations and digital badges come in.

LMS 252

LMS Certificate Library Education 252

Leading Associations

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Perhaps the greatest strategic challenge most association/nonprofit organizational leaders face is translating strategy from the boardroom to the receptionist’s desk (or to the committee chair’s agenda). That is,extending strategy mind share throughout the organization, not just among those at the top of the organizational chart.

Strategy 52

Strategy Committee Leadership Tools 52

.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

How would you describe your board’s performance? the organization’s greatest asset? They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. Most association CEOs would say that, from time to time, all three of the above are apt descriptions. a thorn in the side? inconsequential?

Handbook 88

Handbook Press Release Newsletter System 88

Higher Logic

MAY 29, 2020

You don't have to be a hypnotist or a master of persuasion to build support for an online community among your association’s board and executive team. Instead, you need to align your new online community with the mission and priorities of your association's leadership. New Member Acquisition.

Social Media 254

Social Media Tools Member Engagement Revenue 254